Census

The census is the official count of how many people and dwellings there are in Tokelau. Information from the census provides an overall view of the people of Tokelau and they places where they live.

Go to the Tokelau Census of Population and Dwellings page to access information from the 2006 and 2011 Tokelau Censuses. The latest Census was held on 18 October 2016. Results were published within 6 months of Census date: Population count, Analytical tables, Atoll profiles, and Final Analytical Report

CPI

The consumer price index (CPI) measures changes to the prices of consumer items bought by Tokelau households, giving a measure of inflation.

Go to the quarterly updated consumer price index page to access the latest releases and technical information on Tokelau's CPI.

Economic development

A selection of macro- and micro-economic Tokelau statistics is available, summarised for the Tokelau Economic Summit in Atafu, 12-14 April 2018. (download pdf, 14 pages, 1.4MB)

GDP 2015/16

Tokelau's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was determined for the first time this century by consultants from the Pacific Financial Technical Assistance Centre (PFTAC), a regional branch of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).In this first release (of which a Tokelau version is also available), the GDP value for 2015/16 was determined to be NZ$14 million, and the per capita GDP was US$6,275.

HIES 2015/16

The first-ever Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) was held in Tokelau from May 2015 to February 2016. Go to the Tokelau HIES page to access information about it.

Imports 2014

In 2015, the Tokelau National Statistics Office completed a study that analysed imports of foods, alcohol, cigarettes and fuel from Samoa during 2014 into Tokelau by the co-operative and bulk stores (of which there is one on each atoll). The report provides a fascinating insight into consumption patters of the inhabitants of the atolls Atafu, Nukunonu and Fakaofo in 2014.

Population Count

The 3-yearly Population Count forms the basis for the number of elected representatives for each atoll at the General Fono.

In December 2013 the TNSO counted 1,383 usual residents for Tokelau.Visit the Population Count page for more information, including the final count release, demographic tables, and copies of the forms used in the Count.

For the population count 2016, results from the October 2016 Census were applied.

Statement of Intent

The Tokelau National Statistics Office has since mid 2013 produced, at the end of each financial year, a statement of intent for the coming year, with a summary of achievements in the preceding financial year. Latest version: TNSO Statement of Intent, 2017/18 (pdf 17 pages, 265 KB).